Five years of GST: Is it a gamechanger for MSMEs?
  • 01 Jul 2022 06:13 PM
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Five years of GST: Is it a gamechanger for MSMEs?

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/five-years-of-gst-is-it-a-gamechanger-for-msmes/articleshow/92587574.cms

Conscious of the immense contribution of the sector, the government has been taking many measures to provide a more facilitative environment for MSMEs’ growth.

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5 years of GST: The irritants that we need to iron out
  • 01 Jul 2022 06:21 PM
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5 years of GST: The irritants that we need to iron out

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/5-years-of-gst-the-irritants-that-we-need-to-iron-out/articleshow/92588002.cms

GST Authorities can investigate affairs of taxpayers for a long period of 5 years and 9 months. It is common experience that GST Authorities calls for details and documents for such a long period and that too within very short time.

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GST new rates: Check full list of goods, services that get costlier, cheaper
  • 30 Jun 2022 12:23 PM
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GST new rates: Check full list of goods, services that get costlier, cheaper

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-new-rates-check-full-list-of-goods-services-that-get-costlier-cheaper-11656508258136.html

The 47th GST council meeting was held under the chairmanship of Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, during which, approval for changes in tax rates was given for several goods and services.

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GST turns 5: 45% businesses give it a thumbs up, 24% express dissatisfaction
  • 30 Jun 2022 12:29 PM

GST turns 5: 45% businesses give it a thumbs up, 24% express dissatisfaction

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-turns-5-45-businesses-give-it-a-thumbs-up-24-express-dissatisfaction-11656513245764.html

With the Goods and Services Tax (GST) about to complete 5 years on 1 July, 2022, 45 per cent of businesses are happy while 24 per cent have expressed dissatisfaction, said a survey report by LocalCircles.

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GST Council Meeting: Govt hikes taxes on household items amid inflation concern, check details
  • 30 Jun 2022 12:32 PM

GST Council Meeting: Govt hikes taxes on household items amid inflation concern, check details

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/gst-council-meeting-govt-hikes-taxes-on-household-items-amid-inflation-concern-11656510341210.html

The Finance Ministry on 29 June announced that the government will raise taxes on certain goods and services including kitchenware to 18 per cent from current 12 cent.

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GST was put to the test by economic stress, it has come out stronger
  • 30 Jun 2022 02:05 PM

GST was put to the test by economic stress, it has come out stronger

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/goods-and-services-tax-at-five-the-new-regime-s-journey-so-far-11656520388411.html

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed its 5th year today since its inception on 1 July 2017. The move towards ‘one nation one tax’ was one of the most historic indirect tax reforms India had ever undertaken. After concerted efforts of consensus building for over a decade, GST replaced 17 central and state taxes and 13 cesses, eliminating the cascading impact of indirect taxation and laying the foundation for a common national market.

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Transport sector gets GST relief
  • 30 Jun 2022 02:56 PM

Transport sector gets GST relief

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/transport-sector-gets-gst-relief-11656523232209.html

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to give relief to the transport sector by way of a reduction in the tax rate at its two-day meeting which concluded in here on Wednesday, said a person aware of the development.

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Changes in GST rates to be applicable from 18 July
  • 30 Jun 2022 03:05 PM

Changes in GST rates to be applicable from 18 July

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/changes-in-gst-rates-to-be-applicable-from-18-july-11656525911095.html

CHANDIGARH : Several tax rate changes, including on low-cost hotel accommodation, expensive hospital room rent, solar water heaters, coal bed methane, cheques and select farm equipment, will take effect from 18 July, while online retailers will get relief on registration requirements on par with brick-and-mortar traders with effect from 1 January, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said after a two-day meeting of the GST Council that concluded here on Wednesday.

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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala portfolio stock gives breakout. Should you buy now?
  • 30 Jun 2022 03:23 PM

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala portfolio stock gives breakout. Should you buy now?

Source: https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/rakesh-jhunjhunwala-portfolio-stock-gives-breakout-should-you-buy-now-11656558117127.html

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala portfolio: The GST Council on Wednesday deferred the proposal to levy 28 per cent GST (Goods and Services Tax) on online gaming, casino and horse racing. After the announcement by the Government of India (GoI) about its decision on tax proposals, Delta Corp shares started surging northward as the company has strong exposure in casino business. The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed company's stock ended near 2 points higher at ₹181.40 apiece levels on NSE giving fresh breakout at ₹178 levels.

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GST registration exemption for online seller with low turnover to boost e-commerce
  • 30 Jun 2022 03:50 PM

GST registration exemption for online seller with low turnover to boost e-commerce

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/gst-registration-exemption-for-online-seller-with-low-turnover-to-boost-e-commerce/articleshow/92559782.cms

Now such suppliers will not have to obtain GST registration, if their turnover is lower than Rs 40 lakh and Rs 20 lakh for goods and services, respectively. This would come into effect from January 1, 2023.

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